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GARDEN
GARDEN

culents and flowering plants. If your garden floods regularly, creating channels to redirect excess water can make a significant difference. Run-off trenches should slope gently away from vulnerable beds and buildings. Keep channels clear of leaves and debris so water can flow freely. During drier periods between storms, loosen compacted soil with a garden fork and add compost or mulch to improve aeration and drainage. Mulching is another effective strategy during winter rainfall. A thick layer of mulch protects soil structure, reduces erosion and helps regulate moisture levels around roots.

Keep weeds and water build-up under control

Wet conditions encourage rapid weed growth, increasing competition for nutrients and oxygen in already stressed beds. Applying a weed treatment such as Protek Scatterkill For Weeds can help keep invasive weeds under control.

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